Nutrition Counseling

What is Medical Nutrition Therapy?

According to the U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Nutrition and Health, eight of the ten leading causes of death, including Coronary Heart Disease, stroke, some types of cancer, and Diabetes Mellitus are related to diet.

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a medically necessary and cost-effective way of treating and controlling many preventable diseases and medical conditions. It involves the assessment of a person's nutritional status followed by the development and implementation of appropriate nutritional therapy.

Services

A registered dietitian can provide you with Medical Nutrition Therapy for a variety of disease states and medical conditions while you are in the hospital or on an outpatient basis.

Upon speaking with an RD, you will receive the most current, evidence-based nutrition education dealing with nutritional issues, including (but not limited to):

Cardiovascular Disease
High Cholesterol
Hypertension
Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes
Glucose Intolerance
Obesity/Weight Management
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Malabsorptive Conditions
Renal Disease
Liver Disease
Pulmonary Disease
Cancer
Pancreatitis
Food Allergies and Intolerances
Meal Planning
Recipe Modification

Private Nutritional Counseling

Private nutritional counseling services are available to women and men by appointment through Catholic Health. Your session will take place in a quiet, confidential and comfortable atmosphere where you will have your questions and concerns addressed by a qualified dietitian.

Insurance Coverage

Many medical insurance plans provide coverage for outpatient nutrition services. Appointments may be made upon referral from a physician or a community healthcare agency. Clients may also be self-referred.

Prior to scheduling your appointment, please check with your health insurance plan to determine if you are fully covered or if prior approval is required.

Treatment Facilities

For more information about individual counseling and making an appointment, please click on the hospital at which you would like to receive counseling:

Kenmore Mercy Hospital (Kenmore)
Mercy Hospital (Buffalo)
Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus (Cheektowaga)

If you would like to obtain information on, or register for nutrition classes, please call our HealthConnection line at (716) 447-6205.